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The University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Library Assistant position. The role involves supporting the daily operations of the Circulation Unit and delivering courteous and efficient service to all library users.
Job Responsibilities:
1) Customer Services Counter
- Maintain Customer Services Counter operation.
- Handle returning books and reference materials to the shelves.
- Shelf maintenance as necessary, and clerical functions like data entry.
2) Circulation clerical task
- Assist in registration and update patron records including (graduation list, re-sit, mobility students).
- Shelving /patrolling to keeping the library in good order.
3) Lost Book
- Prepare lost book form and get the quotation from acquisition unit and notifying Cataloguing unit for withdrawal.
- Handle lost book payment from user and clear their library account.
- Update status for lost book in library system (ALMA)
4) Missing/not found items
- Carry out extensive searching throughout library for missing items.
- Report to acquisition and cataloguing unit for missing item after final search.
5) On Hold Shelf Items
- Check and release expired hold shelf item to trolley then back to the shelves and enable item for another users.
6) Monitor jobs in ALMA
- Monitor daily jobs report in ALMA and report to Circulation team leader for any errors occurs through running jobs.
7) Library User Education
- Provide NUsearch training for new students and assist them to search the resources in the library.
- Provide library guided tour and promote library services to new students and visitors.
- Prepare NUsearch video guides for library users.
8) ALMA new release (Fulfillment)
- Attend the ALMA new release monthly group discussion
- Do testing on new function related to fulfillment
- Apply any updated function related to deskwork
Job Requirements:
- Possess a minimum Degree in related field
- Good computer knowledge, and some experience handling an integrated library system will be an advantage
- At least 1 year’s working experience in library and information related services
- Other attributes include a good team player, meticulous, and has strong customer service orientation
- Good oral and written English Language communication skills
Full Role Profile can be referred HERE
Application should be submitted to Recruitment by 20 April 2026.
Ref No: Lib-260340-1
Posted on 19th March 2026